Directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck For some reason the appeal behind superhero origin stories finally clicked while watching this movie. It's obligatory at this point, the hero discovers or learns to harness his/her powers, they defeat the villain, and they probably make a few new friends along the way. It's essentially a coming of … Continue reading Captain Marvel (2019)
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The Incredibles (2004)
Directed by Brad Bird What year does The Incredibles take place? It doesn't much matter, but I'm curious about the world design. Old video footage of the "supers" heyday crackles with film grain, while the plot, taking place 15 years after our introduction to Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, looks to occur in the 1960s but with … Continue reading The Incredibles (2004)
